Heather Chriscaden-Versace received her B.M in Double Bass Performance
from Washington State University and her M.M. in Jazz Studies from the University
of Oregon. Since that time, she has been active as a bassist, music theory instructor,
private lesson instructor, and clinician. She has performed throughout the U.S., Japan,
and Colombia, and has backed many great artists including Joe Williams, Carl Fontana,
Nancy King, Pete Christlieb, and David Raksin. Ms. Versace's introduction to New York
has included work with the all-female group Mikveh, led by violinist Alicia Svigals.